Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Buenos Aires

Today, we will be able to spend some time with a local expert exploring Buenos Aires. Our day will start at the Obelisk, a symbol of the city, built to commemorate its 400th anniversary. We will also see the Plaza de Mayo, Plaza San Martin, and Plaza Congreso. there are also some famous avenues nearby worth seeing, like Avenida de 9 de Julio. After that, we will see the impressive sights of the financial and commercial districts, especially the massive soccer stadiums throughout the city. Buenos Aires is home to a lively multi-cultural blend, and we will see this firsthand as we travel through the city. We will admire the architecture, which blends European and South American elements, especially in neighborhoods like La Boca, San Telmo, and Montserrat. We will also get the chance to explore the Ecological Reserve. In neighborhoods like Palermo, we will learn how to enjoy the finer things in life. Then, we will move on to Recoleta, home to a famous cemetery. We will also pass Lezama Park and Tres de Febrero Park. Please see "Departure and Return" for more detailed information regarding pickup and drop-off times and locations.

Buenos Aires, ARGENTINABuenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina. Its center is the Plaza de Mayo, lined with stately 19th-century buildings including Casa Rosada, the iconic, balconied presidential palace.

Argentine National CongressThe immense green dome of the Argentine National Congress building looks down upon the congressional plaza below. Adorned with lovely sculptures, like a depiction of Liberty driving a horse-drawn chariot, the Congressional Palace is an ornate piece of neoclassical architecture.

Congressional PlazaThis large square and public park sits in front of the Argentine Congress. The centerpiece of the park is the Monument of Two Congresses, a large, ornate fountain.

Ecological ReserveThis wildlife reserve on the outskirts of Buenos Aires. It is a tract of low land on the banks of the River Plate. It is home ot many species of local birds.

La BocaOne of the most famous barrios (neighborhoods) in Buenos Aires, La Boca is filled with brightly colored houses, tango clubs, Italian taverns, and many theaters. Historically, it has been a haven for radical political movements.

Lezama ParkThis public park in the San Telmo barrio of Buenos Aires opened around 1904. It contains several monuments for national heroes, a gazebo, and a sculpture garden, among other landmarks.

MonserratThis neighborhood in Buenos Aires contains some of the city's most famous landmarks, including the city hall, Casa Rosada, and the Ministry of Defense, among others.

Obelisco de Buenos AiresThe centerpiece of the Plaza de Republica, this obelisk has become a symbolic monument of its home city. The area around it has become a popular nighttime entertainment area, with many nightclubs nearby.

PalermoThis is the largest barrio in Buenos Aires, home to over 200,000 citizens. It is home to some of the oldest parts of the city. There are many parks and museums in the area.

Plaza San MartinThis large public square in Buenos Aires contains a small, but lovely, park that makes a perfect spot for a picnic. There is a large Ombu tree in the park, as well as the Torre Monument.

Plaza de MayoThe main square in the Monserrat barrio of Buenos Aires is named for the revolution that began on May 25th, 1810, which eventually led to Argentina's independence from Spain.

RecoletaAn upscale neighborhood in Buenos Aires, the Recoleta district boasts exquisite architecture and history, and contains several museums and landmarks that detail Argentina's past. The Recoleta Cemetery is a popular stop, particularly the grave site of national hero Eva Peron.

San TelmoThe oldest of Buenos Aires' barrios, the streets of San Telmo are paved with cobblestone and the buildings have retained their original colonial architecture. Famous for its contemporary art, the city's Modern Art Museum is located in this neighborhood.

Tres Febrero ParkThis urban park covers roughly 400 hectares in the Palermo neighborhood of Buenos Aires. Within its grounds lie the city zoo as well as a traditional Japanese garden.

Departure & Return

Pick Up Time:

1.40 - 2.30pm: Pick up from downtown hotels

2.30 - 6.30pm: City Tour

6.30pm: Drop off in downtown Buenos Aires

Complimentary hotel pick-up service is available from most Downtown Hotels, please enter your hotel name and address in the 'Pickup Hotel Info' field.

Exact pick-up time will be provided upon reconfirmation 24 hours prior to tour.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

Downtown hotel pick-up and drop-off

Spanish/English speaking guide

Exclusions

Meals and beverages, unless otherwise specified

Optional gratuities

Parking Information

Additional Notes

The start time is an approximate departure time from your hotel. Your exact pick up time will be sent to you once you confirm your reservation.

Maximal passengers:10

This tour has a minimum requirement of 2 passengers. In the rare case this minimum is not met, you are entitled to your choice of a tour reschedule, tour credit towards another product, or a refund.

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